April 2015 Archives

Ride-sharing apps seem to be the next big thing in transportation. And leading the charge in this arena is Uber, the controversial company that seemingly won't let convention or state laws stand in its way. Uber has already had a storied history here in California, including numerous legal challenges, personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits.

Riding a motorcycle has its perks, including good gas mileage and the feeling of freedom as you cruise down the highway. But there are also significant risks that motorcyclists face. Among the most serious hazards motorcyclists face are negligent and inattentive drivers.

On behalf of Rosenthal & Kreeger LLP posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

One of our posts last week focused on the fact that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Texting, cellphone conversations and other driving distractions are increasingly becoming a problem on roads in California and across the United States. This is, in part, because those who choose to engage in distracted driving vastly overestimate their ability to do so safely.

On behalf of Rosenthal & Kreeger LLP posted in Car Accidents on Friday, April 17, 2015.

Distracted driving remains one of the most prevalent hazards on U.S. roads today. That includes here in California, which has some of the country's most comprehensive laws against cellphone use behind the wheel.

On behalf of Rosenthal & Kreeger LLP posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.

The record number of automotive recalls last year affected millions of Americans across the country, including here in California. While numerous companies issued recalls, the most prominent example of automotive defects last year was provided by General Motors. Revelations that GM knew about and covered up its deadly ignition-switch defect for more than a decade have caused many Americans to drop any GM brand loyalty they may have had.

$1.140 Million Drunk Driver Accident — Underinsured Motorist

Mr. Rosenthal obtained a settlement for a passenger in a vehicle being driven by a drunk driver that ran off a wet roadway at 90 miles per hour and hit a tree. The insurance company that provided uninsured motorist coverage...

$1 Million Armored Truck Accident — Lower Back Surgery

Our client was driving down Madison Avenue in Sacramento when an armored truck pulled out of a parking lot directly in his path. Prior to the collision, our client had "chronic" lower back pain, but had to undergo surgery...

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